Breakheart Reservation, 652 acres, is in the towns of Saugus and Wakefield. The reservation features hardwood forests, meadows, two freshwater lakes, a winding stretch of the Saugus River, and views of Boston and rural New England from rocky hilltops. The reservation offers hiking trails, biking paths, fishing spots, a visitor center, and a supervised swimming area. Breakheart Reservation is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Free parking is available at 177 Forest Street in Saugus and at 100 Hemlock Road in Wakefield. The Wakefield entrance is closer to Pearce Lake Beach.

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of hikes at Breakheart Reservation.